A demonstrated long-term safety profile: Koselugo has been studied in patients with NF1 PN for up to 7.7 years1*
Duration of exposure with Koselugo
At the DCO of June 2018 in the SPRINT Phase 2 Stratum 1 study,
of patients were exposed to Koselugo for ≥12 months2
of patients were exposed to Koselugo for ≥2 years2
Known selumetinib-related adverse reactions can develop years after treatment initiation, and therefore ongoing monitoring is needed while patients remain on Koselugo.1
Adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients who received Koselugo in SPRINT Phase 2 Stratum 12†
Koselugo N=50
Gastrointestinal
Vomiting
Abdominal pain§
Diarrhea
Nausea
Stomatitis‖
Constipation
Skin and subcutaneous tissue
Rash (all)¶
Dry skin
Rash acneiform#**
Paronychia**
Pruritus
Dermatitis††
Hair changes‡‡
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue
Musculoskeletal pain§§
General
Fatigue‖‖
Pyrexia
Edema¶¶
Nervous system
Headache
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal
Epistaxis
Renal and urinary system
Hematuria
Proteinuria
Metabolism and nutrition
Decreased appetite
Cardiac system
Decreased ejection fraction
Sinus tachycardia
Infections
Skin infection##
*This statement reflects exposure to Koselugo in 74 pediatric patients who received a dosage ranging from 20 mg/m² to 30 mg/m² orally twice daily in SPRINT. At the DCO of February 2021, the median duration of exposure with Koselugo was 4.4 years (range: 28 days to 7.7 years).1
†DCO June 2018.2
‡No AEs greater than Grade 3 were reported.2
§Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper.
‖Stomatitis includes stomatitis, mouth ulceration.
¶Rash (all) includes dermatitis acneiform, rash maculopapular, erythema, rash pustular, rash, urticaria, exfoliative rash, rash pruritic, rash erythematous.
#Rash (acneiform) includes dermatitis acneiform.
**Paronychia includes paronychia, nail infection.
††Dermatitis includes dermatitis, dermatitis atopic, dermatitis diaper, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, skin irritation
‡‡Hair changes include alopecia, hair color change.
§§Musculoskeletal pain includes pain in extremity, back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain.
‖‖Fatigue includes fatigue, malaise.
¶¶Edema includes peripheral swelling, edema, localized edema.
##Skin infection includes skin infection, abscess, cellulitis, impetigo, staphylococcal skin infection.
AE=adverse event; DCO=data cutoff; NF1=neurofibromatosis type 1; PN=plexiform neurofibromas.
Dosing & AE Management Guide
A guide that provides dosing information and presents how specific toxicities were managed in the SPRINT study, based on institutional policies and guidelines
Adverse reactions are well characterized, can be manageable, and may not require discontinuation2
were able to stay on a full dose of Koselugo, without the need for a dose reduction***
required a dose interruption but avoided discontinuation***
Adverse reactions requiring a dosage interruption or reduction in ≥5% of patients were vomiting, paronychia, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, rash, skin infection, influenza-like illness, pyrexia, and weight gain.2
12% (6/50) of patients permanently discontinued due to an AE2
- These AEs included increased blood creatinine, increased weight, diarrhea, paronychia, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, acute kidney injury, and skin ulcer2
- 10% (5/50) of patients discontinued due to treatment-related AEs3
- The median time to discontinuation for those 5 patients was 277 days (range: 64 days to 636 days)3
Select laboratory abnormalities (≥15%) worsening from baseline in patients who received Koselugo in SPRINT Phase 2 Stratum 12
Koselugo
Chemistry
Increased CPK
Decreased albumin
Increased AST
Increased ALT
Increased lipase
Increased potassium
Decreased potassium
Increased alkaline phosphatase
Increased amylase
Increased sodium
Decreased sodium
Hematology
Decreased hemoglobin
Decreased neutrophils
Decreased lymphocytes
In the long-term follow-up, the median duration of exposure with Koselugo was 4.4 years. During this time, no new safety signals were identified.1*§§§
***Due to adverse reactions. DCO June 2018.2
†††The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 39 to 49 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one posttreatment value.2
‡‡‡Includes one Grade 4 increased CPK and one Grade 4 increased potassium.2
§§§No new safety signals were identified compared to the earlier publications.
ALT=alanine aminotransferase; AST=aspartate aminotransferase; CPK=creatine phosphokinase.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Cardiomyopathy. A decrease in left
ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥10% below baseline occurred
in pediatric
patients who received Koselugo in SPRINT with some
experiencing decreased LVEF below the institutional lower limit of normal
(LLN), including one patient with Grade 3. All patients with decreased
LVEF were asymptomatic and identified during routine echocardiography.
The safety of Koselugo has not been established in patients with a history
of impaired LVEF or a baseline ejection fraction that is below the institutional
LLN. Assess ejection fraction by echocardiogram prior to initiating treatment,
every 3 months during the first year of treatment, every 6 months thereafter,
and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue
Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction. In patients who interrupt
Koselugo for decreased LVEF, obtain an echocardiogram or a cardiac MRI
every 3 to 6 weeks. Upon resolution of decreased LVEF, obtain an echocardiogram
or a cardiac MRI every 2 to 3 months.
Ocular Toxicity. Blurred vision,
photophobia, cataracts, and ocular hypertension
occurred. Retinal
pigment epithelial detachment (RPED) occurred in the pediatric population
during treatment with single agent Koselugo and resulted in permanent discontinuation.
Conduct ophthalmic assessments prior to initiating Koselugo, at regular
intervals during treatment, and for new or worsening visual changes. Permanently
discontinue Koselugo in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Withhold
Koselugo in patients with RPED, conduct ophthalmic assessments every 3
weeks until resolution, and resume Koselugo at a reduced dose.
Gastrointestinal Toxicity. Diarrhea
occurred, including Grade 3. Diarrhea resulting in permanent discontinuation,
dose interruption or dose reduction occurred. Advise patients to start
an anti-diarrheal agent (eg, loperamide) and to increase fluid intake immediately
after the first episode of diarrhea. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently
discontinue Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction.
Skin Toxicity. Rash occurred in 91% of 74 pediatric patients. The most frequent rashes included dermatitis acneiform (54%), maculopapular rash (39%), and eczema (28%). Grade 3 rash occurred, in addition to rash resulting in dose interruption or dose reduction. Monitor for severe skin rashes. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction.
Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK). Increased CPK occurred, including Grade 3 or 4 resulting in dose reduction. Increased CPK concurrent with myalgia occurred, including one patient who permanently discontinued Koselugo for myalgia. Obtain serum CPK prior to initiating Koselugo, periodically during treatment, and as clinically indicated. If increased CPK occurs, evaluate for rhabdomyolysis or other causes. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Koselugo based on severity of adverse reaction.
Increased Levels of Vitamin E and Risk of Bleeding. Koselugo capsules contain
vitamin E which can inhibit platelet
aggregation and antagonize vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Supplemental
vitamin E is not recommended if daily vitamin E intake (including the amount
of vitamin E in Koselugo and supplement) will exceed the recommended or
safe limits due to increased risk of bleeding. An increased risk of bleeding
may occur in patients who are coadministered vitamin-K antagonists or anti-platelet
antagonists with Koselugo. Monitor for bleeding in these patients and increase
international normalized ratio (INR) in patients taking a vitamin-K antagonist.
Perform anticoagulant assessments more frequently and adjust the dose of
vitamin K antagonists or anti-platelet agents as appropriate.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity. Based on
findings
from animal studies, Koselugo can cause fetal harm when
administered during pregnancy. In animal studies, administration of selumetinib
to mice during organogenesis caused reduced fetal weight, adverse structural
defects, and effects on embryo-fetal survival at approximate exposures
>5 times the human exposure at the clinical dose of 25 mg/m2 twice daily.
Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus
and to use effective contraception during treatment with Koselugo and for
1 week after the last dose.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Common adverse reactions ≥40% include vomiting, rash (all), abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, dry skin, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, pyrexia, acneiform rash, stomatitis, headache, paronychia, and pruritus.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Effect of Other Drugs on Koselugo
Concomitant use of Koselugo with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer decreased selumetinib plasma concentrations, which may reduce Koselugo efficacy. Avoid concomitant use with Koselugo.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Pregnancy & Lactation. Verify the
pregnancy status of patients of reproductive potential prior to
initiating Koselugo. Due to the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed
child, advise patients not to breastfeed during treatment with Koselugo
and for 1 week after the last dose.
INDICATION
KOSELUGO is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca
1-800-236-9933
or at
https://us-aereporting.astrazeneca.com
or FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088 or
www.fda.gov/
medwatch.
Please see full Prescribing Information for Koselugo® (selumetinib).
References:
1. Gross AM, Dombi E, Wolters PL, et al. Long-term safety
and efficacy of selumetinib in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 on a
phase 1/2 trial for inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. Neuro Oncol. 2023;25(10):1883-1894. doi:10.1093/
neuonc/noad086
2. Koselugo. Package insert. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.
3. Data on File, REF-75729, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.